Part-Time Clinical Assistant (Evenings, Weekends/Holidays)

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center•Lincoln, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center seeks a talented individual who can provide patient-focused care in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic. Candidates must be able to support teamwork, work well under pressure, and provide high medical care to our patients. We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits. Our physicians have trained among some of the top medical experts and training facilities in the nation. We place a great deal of value on each and every opportunity we have to assist patients to regain the quality of life they deserve. Our commitment to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department (Husker Team Physicians), area high schools and recreational athletes shows our motivation to minimize an athlete’s downtime so they can compete to the best of their ability.

Requirements

Knowledge of the organization's policies, regulations, and procedures for administering patient care
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records
Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods
Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data
Ability to properly interact with patients, families, physicians, staff, and others
Ability to respond flexibly to changing demands
CPR and BLS Certified
Valid licensure

Nice To Haves

2 years experience in Orthopedics or in a hospital/clinical setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparation of exam rooms including restocking of treatment areas; including nurse’s station.
Maintains timely flow of patients.
Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination.
Assists physicians with treatments and procedures as applicable.
Follows physicians to out-of-town clinics and updates all paperwork and EMR entries for those clinics, as applicable.
Responds to and refers to incoming telephone calls.
Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Reviews charts for daily appointments to include referral updates, information from referring physician, lab and X-ray results; communicates this information to the receptionist.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs related work as required.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.